15 February 2016
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Monday 15 February
2016
Morning
Prayer
Psalm
104: 1 – 25
Great
hymn to the creator: clouds, sea, mountains, water, grass, creatures, wine… the
list goes on. In wisdom God has made it
all.
Jeremiah
25: 1 – 17
Jeremiah
prophesies that Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon will overtake Judah and Jerusalem.
The destruction is the consequence of not following Gods commands and not
listening to the prophets.
Luke 11:
14 – 28
Jesus
heals a mute person. The crowds questioned whether he was doing this as a more
powerful evil force. Jesus talked about a house divided not being able to
stand. He also talked about the removal of evil and being made clean but the
trial can return and be harder. A woman blesses Jesus mother because of his
work and he counters saying that everyone who hears the word of God and obeys
is blessed.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
Impressions Mulwala NSW L Osburn |
Monday 15 February
2016
Evening
Prayer
Psalm
104: 26 – 37
This part
of the psalm reinforces that all things natural and man made rely on the mercy
of God for their existence and sustenance.
Genesis
39
Joseph
is put in service in Pharaoh’s house and does well. He progresses to be in
charge of the entire household and the Pharaoh’s household is blessed because
of Joseph. Pharaoh’s wife wrongly accuses Joseph of sexual harassment and he is
put in prison. Here again Joseph progresses to be in charge of all the
prisoners and their care.
Hebrews
3: 1 – 15
“Today,
if you hear his voice, do not harden you hearts as in the rebellion.” Moses was
like the Chief of God’s household and faithful. Jesus is God’s son and we are
in his house. So, we are not to be like those who turned against Moses. We are
to stay faithful to our hope: Christ.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
At home Harrietville Vic L Osburn |
Loving and compassionate God, you
know that in this world bad things happen to good people. You remind us too
that when we are with you and part of your household we need not fear, no
matter what the world throws at us. Hold us in your grace, guide us when we are
lost and puzzled and keep us from all harm, today and forever through your dear
son our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
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